COCOA, Brevard County

WAFFLE HOUSE #607

4465 W SR 520, COCOA, FL 32926

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
6 High Priority
Mar 20, 2023
City
COCOA
County
Brevard
Status
Closed
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 15

12A-13-4

Detail 21868063

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands

41-05-4

Detail 21868061

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Chemical emitting pest control device in kitchen near triple sink. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 21868060

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In reach in cooler next to triple sink. raw shelled eggs (56F- Ambient- Cold Holding). Operator stated that the unit has been out of temp since 2am. SEE STOP SALE

29-37-4

Detail 21868054

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. In triple sink Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 21868052

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler next to triple sink. raw shelled eggs (56F- Ambient- Cold Holding). Operator stated that the unit has been out of temp since 2am.

03F-02-5

Detail 21868062

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Date for eggs above cook line is from day prior. Operator stated that the eggs had been placed on line 10 minutes before the beginning of inspection

11-26-1

Detail 21868059

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator is unable to provide proof of reporting agreement for new hires

22-20-5

Detail 21868055

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate

32-07-4

Detail 21868064

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's restroom

33-19-4

Detail 21868053

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 21868057

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout are soiled Repeat Violation

36-64-5

Detail 21868058

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. When dishwasher is running

22-16-4

Detail 21868051

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior bottom of multiple reach in coolers Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21868056

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-07-4

Detail 21868050

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Operator remade 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 14

22-49-4

Detail 21507379

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Or reaching minimum 165° rinse, 3compartment sink with proper chemicals in placed to sanitize item, test strip not turning black, internal thermo reading 156°

29-37-4

Detail 21507384

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At 3 compartment sink station.

53B-13-5

Detail 21507378

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food safety training on site for some of the hourly employees Gracie and Kim

16-54-4

Detail 21507374

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Not hitting minimum 165° on rinse cycle. 3 compartment sink in place with proper chemicals of quat in place.

16-21-4

Detail 21507382

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-32-5

Detail 21507377

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry stock room and prep area.

36-34-5

Detail 21507372

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front line area of 5he grill station ceiling tiles soiled.

24-07-4

Detail 21507373

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.ice scoop handle touching ice in ice bin of the ice machine.

36-03-4

Detail 21507385

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple places through out the location with missing and / or broken cove molding .

14-11-5

Detail 21507380

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on 3 door reach in cooler front line, gaskets not aligned to close fully.

36-01-4

Detail 21507375

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors and walls under and behind equipment and sinks soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 21507376

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in cooler soiled thru location.

22-16-4

Detail 21507383

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door reach in cooler on front line with standing water interior with food debris. On front line 4 door reach in cooler, old food debris.

36-27-5

Detail 21507381

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.under and behind equipment walls soiled

Jun 3, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 21121210

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three (3) live flies in kitchen area, did not observed them landing on food items. One (1) live fry in the cooks station, no observing landing on food. Ext day callback per supervisor on duty, L. Franz - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: One live fly in back room, time extented to next routine Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 21121207

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to 3 door reach in freezer unit in dry stock room. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21121209

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer door gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: Time Extended

29-03-4

Detail 21121208

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Behind dish machine Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: Time Extended

Jun 2, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

12A-13-4

Detail 21118760

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer go from soiled dishes to clean without first washing hands, re-educated and corrected.

12A-12-4

Detail 21118765

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.observed manager/ cook go from raw whole shell eggs to toast with only changing gloves, no hand washing. Re-educated manager. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 21118762

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three (3) live flies in kitchen area, did not observed them landing on food items. One (1) live fry in the cooks station, no observing landing on food. Ext day callback per supervisor on duty, L. Franz

41-20-4

Detail 21118758

High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Yellow omitting pest strip present while location is open to public in back room.

31A-09-4

Detail 21118757

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at dish washing area holding liquid dis soap bottle.

12B-02-4

Detail 21118763

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

40-06-5

Detail 21118759

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone charging on prep table in back room.

13-04-4

Detail 21118756

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher

14-11-4

Detail 21118764

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to 3 door reach in freezer unit in dry stock room.

36-01-4

Detail 21118755

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors, walls, cove molding in back and front prep, storage and dish washing areas in need of cleaning. Large amounts of food debris under and behind equipment. Ceiling vents and tiles soiled on front line Floor under Dish Washing Machine soiled, holding water.

23-03-4

Detail 21118761

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer door gasket soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 21118754

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler 2 door unit in back room with standing soiled liquid in bottom of unit. Interior of ice well at beverage station, front line, soiled on upper corners. Soiled /used fly scatter stored on prep table between uses. Repeat Violation

29-03-4

Detail 21118766

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Behind dish machine Repeat Violation

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 20657221

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in hallway to entrance to kitchen area. 2 live fly in the back kitchen / prep area. 2 live in back room killed and discarded by manager on duty, area sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08A-16-5

Detail 20657230

High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Raw ground beef patties and raw ground sausage patties stored over raw beef steak that are cooked to order . Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20657225

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened previous date not date marked, corrected Corrected On-Site

13-06-4

Detail 20657226

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Server and excessive jewelry

22-02-4

Detail 20657227

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler holding raw whole shell eggs soiled with old food debris Interior of the ice machine holding deflector soiled. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20657228

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lids to 1/6 pans stored in hand wash sink in back room area. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20657229

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tip expired 6/2020

36-17-5

Detail 20657222

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas in locations with missing or broken floor tiles. Standing water on front line and back hand wash sink area. Floors soiled with old food debris front line. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20657224

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 20657223

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer Repeat Violation

29-03-4

Detail 20657231

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From hand wash sink in back room. From under Dish Washing Machine on front line.

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 20491046

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Gauge reading 175°, strip did not change color. Tested with irreversible thermometer and showed 126° Repeat Violation Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20491038

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live small flying insects by condiment cart . Not observed landing 1 live small flying insect on trash can on cookline 15 live small flying insects in cabinet under soda machine 2 live small flying insects flying near syrup containers 20 live small flying insects in dish area under and around triple sink 6 live small flying insects in back dry storage room Repeat Violation Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 20491041

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook cracking eggs, touching raw bacon then touching clean plates and garnishes . Manager stopped and reeducated Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20491045

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter 43°-45° , manager states was pulled out for orders 30 minutes prior Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20491036

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 80° at front counter Repeat Violation Warning

16-21-4

Detail 20491037

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Under Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20491043

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gasket torn Repeat Violation Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20491033

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door bottom corner , light visible Warning

36-22-4

Detail 20491042

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In low grout Warning

36-01-4

Detail 20491039

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Low Grout lines collecting food debris Floor drains soiled Warning

36-11-4

Detail 20491032

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Low grout lines, damaged tiles Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20491040

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket, cooler in back storage room Repeat Violation Warning

36-64-5

Detail 20491034

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Under dishmachine by floor drains Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20491047

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf on small reach in at cookline Interior deflector panel in ice machine (on corners) Interior reach in in back room Repeat Violation Warning

14-33-4

Detail 20491035

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Back area reach in Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20491044

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plate toppers on floor in store room Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 7, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-02-4

Detail 20322616

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server brought back dirty dishes then poured coffee Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 20322619

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine across from office Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 20322615

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing training for 1 employee hired over 2 months, Charmian Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20322621

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gasket, front line 4 door cooler closest to back room door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20322617

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout, heavy on floor drains Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: In process of deep cleaning at reinspection Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

36-11-4

Detail 20322618

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Low grout lines collecting moisture and food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20322614

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side area of cookline equipment heavily soiled with grease Hood filters light accumulation Cabinet under soda machine at front counter heavily soiled Vent cover on ice machine across from office Gaskets soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: In process of deep cleaning all cookline Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

33-32-4

Detail 20322620

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Back parking lot by dumpsters and area around back door with large amounts of pooling water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Time Extended

Jul 7, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 19

22-49-4

Detail 20320375

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dishmachine not reaching 160°. Tried twice with test strips Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20320373

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 live flying insects on light fixtures and booth partitions at main dining counter 1 live flying insect landing on counter by clean coffee cup storage 1 flying insect insect landed on wrapped bread package 1 flying insect landed on sandwich line cutting guard. Board cleaned and sanitized 1 live flying insect by front door 1 live flying insect landing on front dining counter near register 1 live flying insect observed landing on cart holding condiments and unwrapped silverware 4 live flying insects in cabinet under soda machine 2 live flying insects observed in back room by personal items storage 1 live flying insect on wrapped bread in back room Repeat Violation Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 20320372

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server brought back dirty dishes then poured coffee Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20320360

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On condiment cart, sanitizer spray bottle Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20320371

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine across from office Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20320364

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing training for 1 employee hired over 2 months, Charmian Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20320376

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter /cookline handwash sink water at maximum 83° Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 20320369

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly sticky tape full (approximately 30-40)with dead flying insects over employee personal item carts in back room Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20320378

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Over triple sink Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20320374

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gasket, front line 4 door cooler closest to back room door Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20320363

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout, heavy on floor drains Warning

36-11-4

Detail 20320370

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Low grout lines collecting moisture and food debris Warning

33-19-4

Detail 20320367

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Also restaurants trash in grassy area behind building Repeat Violation** Repeat Violation Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 20320366

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Sticky tape over bag in box soda Warning

51-18-6

Detail 20320361

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20320377

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side area of cookline equipment heavily soiled with grease Hood filters light accumulation Cabinet under soda machine at front counter heavily soiled Vent cover on ice machine across from office Gaskets soiled Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20320365

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior bottom and shelving on 4 door cooler Repeat Violation Warning

33-32-4

Detail 20320368

Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Back parking lot by dumpsters and area around back door with large amounts of pooling water Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20320362

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth sitting on condiments cart at front counter Warning